Paul H. Titus

Counsel

Mr. Titus has handled a broad range of litigation in trial and appellate courts, especially complex business matters. This includes shareholder disputes, securities issues, contract disputes, governmental regulation and antitrust litigation. He represents governmental entities as well as public and private institutions. Mr. Titus also is a member of the Firm’s Pro Bono Committee.

A member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Mr. Titus is a member of the ADR Panel for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania.

Other Distinctions

Lifetime Pro Bono Service Award, presented by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, 2016

Named “Pittsburgh Lawyer of the Year for Appellate Practice” by The Best Lawyers in America, 2012

Recipient of the William “Stax” McCarthy Alumni of the Year Award by St. Bonaventure University, 2012

Earl G. Harrison Community Service Award, 2011

Recipient of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award, 2007

Earl G. Harrison Pro Bono Award, 2003

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Appellate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, “Bet-The-Company” Litigation, Arbitration, and Bankruptcy Litigation, 2007-2019

Noted as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” for Appellate, 2011-2014, 2017-2018

Noted as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” and one of the top 50 Pittsburgh lawyers for business litigation, 2004-2010

Rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®

Representative Matters

Complex Business Litigation

Mr. Titus has regularly tried cases involving complex business disputes since 1970. His trial work has resulted in his election to the American College of Trial Lawyers. His clients have included Fortune 100 companies, national and regional accounting firms, law firms, and directors, officers and partners of such organizations.

Appellate Practice

Mr. Titus has participated in appeals in countless cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and its Superior and Commonwealth Courts. He has argued more than 100 appeals during his career.

Governmental and Public Litigation

Mr. Titus has tried cases involving the authority of public bodies and agencies, the balance of power between branches of the government and the interpretation of constitutional and legislative provisions controlling public bodies. He has represented judicial agencies, various courts, members of the judiciary, local governmental bodies, and elected and appointed officials.

Investigations

Mr. Titus has successfully represented witnesses and targets of a statewide investigation of the failure to report and respond to child abuse by religious organizations. He also represented clergy members and others on various matters within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Additional Background

Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Judicial Council of Pennsylvania (2000-2004); Civil Procedural Rules Committee (1995-2001); Disciplinary Hearing Committee Member (One term); Chairman (One term). Senatorial Appointment: U.S. Attorney Nominating Commission (1982): U.S. District Court Nominating Committee (Chair, 1991-1994); Board of Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: appointed Chair of the Merit Selection Pane